E127 A Stress-Free Approach to Dating with Lauren Smith

Lauren Smith is an author, speaker, and host of the Date in Peace podcast. - Lauren SmithCombining her own personal success story with her professional mindfulness training, Lauren inspires others to live their best lives by making Authentic Peace a habit.She is a certified mindfulness & meditation teacher with additional certifications in Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).In this episode:Lauren shares her inspiration for doing this type of work, explaining that it stems from personal experiences of heartbreak and self-reflection during a bad breakup before the pandemic.She describes the importance of making choices that align with what one is truly looking for in dating, emphasizing the significance of self-awareness and intentionality.Lauren explains various strategies to lower stress and enjoy the dating scene, such as prioritizing inner peace, letting go of the need to please others, and focusing on self-choosing rather than being chosen by others.She shares her personal journey of overcoming anxiety and depression, and describes the realization that her peace became a low priority when trying to keep others happy.She discusses the negative impact of being in a constant state of fight or flight when dating and how it diminishes one's power of choice and authentic self-expression.She talks about shame and how you can embrace short term shame.Contacting Lauren:Her Podcast:https://www.mettadatestudio.com/podcastWebsite: https://www.mettadatestudio.com/Her Book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/443iqVNFollow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mettadate/ Note: Just a reminder that this information presented here is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace professional help. Ready to Go Deeper?The guide is just the beginning. Inside The Relaxation Lounge Community, you'll find ongoing support, relaxation practices, and a group of women who genuinely get it. No judgment. No pressure. Just real connection with women who are done doing stress alone.https://support.therelaxationlounge.info